Day 1 - Augrabies Falls, South Africa
We make our way to Upington and continue to the Augrabies Falls where we set up camp for the night. (D)
Stage highlights: Overnight at Augrabies Falls.
Stage duration: 1 day
Day 2 - Fish River Canyon, Namibia
Visit the Augrabies Falls before crossing into Namibia. At Fish River Canyon we get our first taste of what the arid countryside looks like. Enjoy watching the sunset over the canyon, the second largest in the world. (B,D)
Stage highlights: The magnificient views from the edge of the Fish River Canyon.
Stage duration: 1 day
Day 3 and 4 - Aus and Luederitz, Namibia
Explore the Canyon further, before taking a relaxed drive to Aus. We spend the morning at Kolmanskop, the town near Luderitz that lost the battle with the sand when it's inhabitants left many years ago. We spend the afternoon in Luderitz. (B,D)
Stage highlights: Visit to Kolmanskop, a ghost town in the desert.
Stage duration: 2 days
Day 5 and 6 - Sesriem/Sossusvlei
The scenery as we approach the dunes of Sesriem will leave you breathless. The dunes of Sossusvlei are the highest sand dunes in the world. (B,L,D)
Stage highlights: The desert scenery will mesmerise you.
Stage duration: 2 days
Day 7 and 8 - Swakopmund, Namibia
We journey through the Namib-Naukluft Park. The lunar landscape appears as we get closer to the coast. We continue to Swakopmund where you can relax on the beach, go deep sea fishing, quad biking or sand boarding on the dunes. (B)
Stage highlights: Spend time at your leisure or partake in the numerous activities on offer.
Stage duration: 2 days
Day 9 - Cheetah Farm, Namibia
Driving up the Skeleton Coast, we visit the seal colony at Cape Cross, before heading back inland to the Cheetah Farm. We camp right next to the cheetah enclosure for a unique experience. (B,L,D)
Stage highlights: Visit to the seal colony at Cape Cross and the graciousness of the cheetahs at the cheetah farm.
Stage duration: 1 day
Day 10 and 11 - Etosha National Park, Namibia
We enter the Etosha National Park. One night we camp at Okaukuejo, with its amazing water hole, where all night animals come to drink. Our days are spent on game drives. (B,L,D)
Stage highlights: Game viewing at the floodlit waterhole is a must.
Stage duration: 2 days
Day 12 - Popa Falls, Namibia
Leaving Etosha we head northwards to the Botswana border and Poppa Falls. (B,L,D)
Stage highlights: The drive through Northern Nambia gives a good insight to the diverse landscapes of Namibia.
Stage duration: 1 day
Day 13 - Maun, Botswana
Rising early, we cross into Botswana and make our way to Maun, our base for our excursion into the Okavango Delta. (B,D)
Stage highlights: Today we catch our first glimpse of the Okavango Delta.
Stage duration: 1 day
Day 14, 15 and 16 - Okavango Delta, Botswana
We transfer into the Delta by 4x4 and explore the waterways by mokoro (2 man dug out canoe). This is your opportunity to get back to nature. The days are spent on the mokoros and on walks in search of wildlife. On the last evening we camp in Maun. (B,L,D)
Stage highlights: Excellent game viewing along the channels of the Delta.
Stage duration: 3 days
Day 17 - Chobe National Park, Botswana
Tonight we camp in Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River, and there is an optional river cruise. (B,D)
Stage highlights: The banks of the Chobe River are teeming with wildlife.
Stage duration: 1 day
Day 18 and 19 - Livingstone, Zambia
We do a 4x4 game drive into Chobe. We do a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi from the Zambian side and you have the chance to go white water rafting, bungy jumping, microlighting, jetboating and of course visit the Falls. (B)
Stage highlights: The 4 x 4 game drive in Chobe and heaps of adventure activities in Vic Falls.
Stage duration: 2 days
Day 20 - Franscistown, Botswana
Crossing back into Botswana we head to Francistown where we spend our final evening. (B,D)
Stage highlights: Oftern elephant are seen on the drive to Francistown.
Stage duration: 1 day
Day 21 - Johannesburg
Today we make our way back to JHB. (B)
Stage highlights: We say farewells at the end of the tour.
Stage duration: 1 day
Cost includes:- All trips in this brochure include the services of an experienced Wagon Trails driver / guide, camping equipment (2 man dome tents & hiking mats), mobile safari kitchen, camping fees, all ground transportation and meals per itinerary.
Cost Excludes:- Not included is your personal spending money, visa’s (if required), travel insurance, or a sleeping bag (these may be hired from us when you book).
Departure dates:- 05/01/2005, 02/02/2005, 02/03/2005, 06/04/2005, 04/05/2005, 01/06/2005, 06/07/2005, 03/08/2005, 07/09/2005, 05/10/2005, 02/11/2005, 07/12/2005, 04/01/2006, 01/02/2006
Baggage Limits:- One backpack and one daypack
Age Limits:- Minimum Age:- 16 Maximum Age:- 60
Passenger Limit:- 10
What to bring along:- As per pre-departure information.
Price:- The cost of the Pioneers Route is ZAR 9195.00
Local Payment:- US$ 510.00
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